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The Best Wedding Gift I Received

By Elizabeth Passarella

Gift givers, take note: From one-of-a-kind artwork to monogrammed trash cans, these nontraditional presents were brides’ favorites.

A Creative Re-use of The Wedding Invitation

Several brides mention this idea: Take the wedding invitation and turn it into home decor. For example, have it framed to hang on the wall, or have an artist (maybe that's you!) paint delicate flowers or leaves around the border, then frame it. Other options: have it printed on a throw pillow or made into a decoupage plate (try Kaas Glassworks in New York City).
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